ULAANBAATAR, Nov 05 (MonInfo) – Mongolian Minister of Health Shiilegdamba Gankhuyag was arrested last night by country’s anti-corruption body “Independent agency against Corruption” or IAAC.Local media reported he is now detained in Prison unit no.461 under the country’s Prison authority.

According to local media story, the Minister was arrested and under questioning for bribery and corruption.

Shiilegdamba is member of Mongolian’s People’s Revolutionary Party or MPRP and close ally of former president Enkhbayar Nambar.

Former President Enkhbayar Nambar and his party MPRP often accused the IAAC of acting under order of incumbent President Elbegdorj Tsakhia to hunt down his political enemies under the guise of fighting with corruption. Enditem.